Wrapped Star Ornaments

Lion Brand® Bonbons

GAUGE:

Exact gauge is not essential to this project.

SOLID STAR Draw a star about 4 in. (10 cm) across, or size as desired, onto cardboard. With craft knife and metal ruler, cut shape from cardboard. Apply a small amount of glue to center of one side of cardboard star. With yarn in desired color and beginning at center, wrap yarn into a spiral to cover star center. Allow to dry. Repeat on other side. Apply a small amount of glue to base of one arm of star. Wrap yarn in desired color around arm from base to tip, then back down to base. Without cutting yarn, draw yarn across the center of the star and continue to wrap the next arm. Repeat until all arms have been wrapped.With desired contrast colors of yarn, wrap randomly on top of main color. To secure these final wraps, thread yarn end into blunt needle, then draw yarn under several wraps. Trim yarn ends.

Hanging LoopThread a 10 in. (25.5 cm) length of yarn into blunt needle. Draw needle under several wraps at top of Star. Knot and trim ends.

STAR WITH CENTER CUT OUTDraw a star about 4 in. (10 cm) across, or size as desired, onto cardboard. With craft knife and metal ruler, cut shape from cardboard. Draw a smaller star within this star about 1/2 in. (1.5 cm) in from each edge. With craft knife and metal ruler, cut along marked line to create an open center. Apply a small amount of glue to one section of star. Wrap glued area with yarn in desired color. Continue to apply glue and wrap until entire star is covered. With desired contrast color yarn, wrap randomly on top of main color. To secure these final wraps, thread yarn end into blunt needle, then draw yarn under several wraps. Trim yarn ends.